General Manager (Maternity Cover)
Woodlands Community Development Trust
28 hrs per week
£34,000 pro-rata
We are seeking a maternity cover General Manager to join our team from October 2025 – December 2026. This is a fixed-term position, with potential for extension, subject to funding.
This role leads on the fundraising for the charity, and combines project and staff management. We currently employ 8 part-time staff, alongside sessional workers, and are supported by a large team of volunteers. You will work closely with our Finance Manager, and report regularly to our Board’s Finance and Staffing subcommittees.
About Woodlands Community Development Trust
At Woodlands Community Development Trust, we run an ambitious public programme, providing
community spaces for connection and wellbeing. We are proud to create and maintain spaces and
opportunities that bring people together to empower community action and foster a sense of
belonging. All our initiatives are shaped by our values and designed to integrate social
wellbeing with the environment. Find out more about our work here.
Deadline: Monday 8th September, 9am
Please note that shortlisting will begin immediately and no late submissions will be accepted.
Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 16th September. Please indicate your availability to attend this date, or any timing preferences if necessary.
Equal opportunities and accessibility:
Woodlands Community Development Trust is committed to equal opportunities. We particularly welcome applications from those from global majority backgrounds, lower socio-economic backgrounds and disabled people, as we recognise that these groups are currently under-represented in our organisation.
To help us understand who is interested in working with us, and how candidates progress through the recruitment process, we ask applicants to fill out an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
About Woodlands Community Development Trust
Woodlands Community Development Trust runs spaces, programmes and events that support a wide range of local residents. All our initiatives are shaped by our values and designed to integrate social wellbeing with the environment.
For example, we build social connections through transforming local spaces, such as our community garden and lane clean-ups. We reduce social isolation and hardship by building knowledge, skills and confidence including through events held at our meeting room and events terrace. Working alongside local residents, we empower people to take action.
Woodlands Community Development Trust runs spaces, programmes and events that support a wide range of local residents. All our initiatives are shaped by our values and designed to integrate social wellbeing with the environment. For example, we build social connections through transforming local spaces, such as our community garden and lane clean-ups. We reduce social isolation and hardship by building knowledge, skills and confidence including through events held at our meeting room and events terrace. Working alongside local residents, we empower people to take action.
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